Friday, March 31, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 4:Spring Break Edition


Congratulations!!  Spring Break 2017 is almost here!!!!!
Good evening!  
This is the “Spring Break edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. Today’s Tip focuses on taking a few seconds to wish all of you a VERY happy Spring Break!! Whatever your plans for the next several days, I hope that it is restful and that you get to spend some quality time with family, friends and loved ones!  Enjoy your break, rest and relax!!!

DON’T FORGET!!!!
Please reply to this email if you would like assistance with integrating technology into your daily lessons and activities!! If you have a resource that you would like to see in the F2T2, please reply to this email to be featured!

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Please continue to make tomorrow a phenomenal Friday and enjoy your Spring Break! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 4-15th edition


Congratulations!! The countdown is real!!!!

Good morning!  
This week’s Fabulous Friday Technology Tip is running a few days early. (I found a great (FREE)reading resource and I had to share!!) This is the “15th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

·       Today’s first tip is called Reading Vine (https://www.readingvine.com/). This site contains free, personalized reading skills practice to use with students of all ages. The passages within this site are grade appropriate and contain open ended questions that can be integrated into Google Classroom as well as with the Kami extension. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!
  
Please continue to make this a phenomenal Tuesday! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 4:14th edition

Congratulations!! Spring has finally arrived!!!!

Good afternoon!  Happy “Friday Eve!”
This is the “14th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

·       Today’s first tip is from Alice Keeler (http://alicekeeler.com/ ). This site is contains step by step instructions for effectively utilizing Google tools with your students. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!

·       Today’s second tip is a repeat from a previous F2T2. It is a Math resource called Prodigy Game (https://prodigygame.com ) Prodigy is a free, online, math-based, curriculum aligned, role playing game. Prodigy has content from all major topics and will seamlessly cover Grades 1 - 8 to help ensure your students are ready for standardized testing. Prodigy has released some new standardized test prep assignments within their software. Please check it out and allow your students to utilize this tool as we move closer to state assessments.

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday and enjoy your weekend! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.


Friday, March 17, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip- Volume 4: 13th edition



Congratulations!! A chilly March Friday is here!!!!

Good afternoon!  
This is the “13th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

·       Today’s first tip is called Stem is Elementary (http://www.stemiselementary.com/). This site is designed to help users become familiar with understanding STEM and its integration into the pre-K - 6 standards-based curriculum. Integrated lessons, resources, professional development opportunities and other events can be found relating to elementary STEM. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!
·       Today’s second tip is called Stemfinity (https://www.stemfinity.com/free-activity-resources) Stemfinity provides free activity and lesson plan resources to slowly integrate effective STEM into your daily lessons.  Check it out!

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday and enjoy your weekend! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Friday, March 10, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 4:12th edition


Congratulations!! A beautiful March Friday is here!!!!

Good afternoon!  
This is the “12th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

·       Today’s first tip is called Vizia (https://vizia.co/). Vizia allows you to create and share interactive videos in minutes. Teachers can insert questions and graphics into a video and utilize Free interactive video tools and ready-to-use video lessons to engage learners. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!
·       Today’s second tip is a repeat. Interactive Sites (http://interactivesites.weebly.com/ ) provides all of the best K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place!  Check it out!

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday and enjoy this beautiful weather! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 4:11th edition


Congratulations!! March 2017 is here!!!!

Good morning!  
This week’s Fabulous Friday Technology Tip is coming a few days early. This week’s resources provide activities and lessons to integrate Read Across America (Dr. Seuss’ birthday) with STEM!
This is the “11th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

Today’s first tip is called Dr. Seuss Goes STEM (https://drseussgoesstem.wikispaces.com).  (Click on WikiHome to access the STEM activities.) What would Dr. Seuss say about the possibilities of students having their own piece of technology? Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math in the classroom engages students with hands-on, problem-solving activities. Students can design an authentic inquiry-based question and test possible solutions they develop in the classroom. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!

These are some additional resources integrating STEM activities into Read Across America.


Please continue to make this a wonderful Wednesday! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica
@apsitkrynica